Each time I download, just before it finishes installing, I get the error message:  Firmware update is failed    firmware transfer data error    (code 04-40-f6)
I am using Windows xp, and also have a TDK velocd rewriter installed as a slave, Plextor set to master.
I seem to be able to use the Plextor, but, as I just got it less than a week ago, I have not really had time to play with it.
The installed Firmware on the Plextor is version 1.05, I'm trying to install version 1.08, I have also tried version 1.06, but get the same error message.
Thanks,

Richard

Maybe it is a configuration issue.

(in reply to rich121)

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Maybe it is a configuration issue.

Yeah, list some details about your system.  Also, don't be afraid to contact Plextor support.  They aren't too bad.  Of course, this forum will give you some things to try as well.

(in reply to Antonio)

Here is my system:
Sony 21 inch GDM-500PS monitor
Asus P4T-E motherboard
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 ghz cpu
Intel 82801BA Bus Master IDE controller (on motherboard?)
Maxtor 5T040 H4  40g hard drive
Creative Soundblaster sound card
NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX400 video card
Network adapter: Realtek RTL 8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard
Microsoft USB Optical Wheel mouse (Intellipoint)
HP 5300C scanne
HP deskjet 812C printer
PC Power and Cooling 400ATX power supply
TDK velocd rewriter

(in reply to rich121)

Forgot to add:
Windows XP operating system,
MSN Broadband up to 1.5K  (DSL)

Richard

(in reply to rich121)

i would suggest removing all optical storage devices and try again...alternative email Plextor support about this, maybe there is some confict with your motherboard IDE drivers (its VIA, Intel or AMD based?)

(in reply to rich121)

Just talked to Plextor Technical Support... no help given, was told no need to upgrade from Firware version 1.05 to version 1.08, that I could ruin it if I tried to upgrade the Firmware. I tried explaining, that the firmware was said to impove performance, and problems, but, he would not even help me with why the new Firmware 1.08 would not load. I sent them 3 emails, starting last Sunday, and have yet to get a response to any of them, I had to finally call to get a response......
I think I will just return this, if this is their idea of service.

Richard

(in reply to emperor)

Now that's a surprise.  I've always had decent luck with Plextor support.  Sorry 'bout that.

Ok - The obvious... Is your Plextor jumped as the master and on the secondary IDE channel off the system board?  If not, make it so and try again.  Also, if you are running any of the Intel Busmastering software (can't remember what they call it anymore, I'm partial to AMD CPU's)... remove it and try applying the firmware.  Follow emperor's advice and make the Plex the only device on the chain first.

(in reply to rich121)

you can also install at other PC and try to flash the drive, something is going on with your system

(in reply to SithTracy)

I checked to see if I had ASPI installed on the computer, downloaded the Adaptec ASPI software. I ran the "aspichk" program, and it said I did not have ASPI installed. I installed the Adaptec ASPI software per their instructions, ran aspichk again to check if it installed.
It showed the wnaspi32.dll and aspi32.sys as being installed
But, it did not install "wowpost.exe" and "winaspi.dll" and the aspichk program shown a message in the lower box, reading "Warning: ASPI comonent(s) missing"

Both my CD players are E-IDE ATAPI, do I need to have the "wowpost.exe" and "winaspi.dll" files installed?
Thanks,
Richard

(in reply to emperor)

Download this file.  It is for the correct ASPI 4.60 (WinXP).  FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS given and you will be okay.

(in reply to rich121)

Adaptec site says that ASPI version 4.60 should only be installed with OS Windows 9x and NT, that the correct ASPI version for XP is version 4.71.2?
Richard

(in reply to MP3Mogul)

Do you have a link for the new firmware? I can't find it in Plextor's site.

(in reply to rich121)

With WinXP 4.60 ASPI is more stable than 4.71.2.

For firmware below:

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=1&manufactor=38

...see the more you are hanging around here the more you learn. 

(in reply to talos_2002)

I still don't see a firmware for 116A anywhere.

(in reply to Antonio)

Sure ASPI says that, but it has been reported unstable by THOUSANDS of users.  That is why I posted the file for you for 4.60.

(in reply to talos_2002)